Jennifer Leeper

This week's eblast includes information on Fourth of July fireworks in Fairfield, some upcoming family events, and more. You can click the links below to navigate between sections.

• Fourth of July Fireworks
• Upcoming Milling and Resurfacing Project on Route 1
• Fairfield Public Library's Blood Drive
• Jazz Fridays at the Fairfield Museum
• Experience Fairfield's July Calendar of Events

What's Fourth of July celebration without some fireworks? Sunday, July 7, drop by Jennings & Penfield Beaches at 9:15pm for an Independence Day fireworks show!

This event is free! Due to construction, parking at Penfield Beach is across the street. See the photo below for a look at where to park:

In Connecticut, remember that most fireworks are illegal, which includes selling, possessing with intent to sell, or using fireworks.

There are exceptions for sparklers and fountains, but only for people 16 years or older to use responsibly.

For fireworks safety tips, please visit cpsc.gov/fireworks, or check out the graphic below. 

The CT Department of Transportation announced an upcoming milling and resurfacing project on Route 1 in Fairfield. The following from DOT has more info:

The project consists of milling and resurfacing 1.18 miles of Route 1 in Fairfield.  This project is scheduled to occur the night of Sunday, July 21, through the morning of Wednesday August 7, 2024.  The milling segment of this project is anticipated to be performed on Sunday, July 21 through the morning of Friday, July 26, 2024.  The resurfacing segment of this project is anticipated to be performed on Sunday, July 28 through the morning of Wednesday, August 7, 2024.

Motorists can expect lane closures on Route 1 from North Pine Creek Rd/South Pine Creek Rd to Eliot Place. Traffic control personnel and signing patterns will guide motorists through the work zone. The night work schedule for this project is 7:00 p.m. to 5:30 a.m., Sunday night through Friday morning.

Motorists should be aware that modifications or extensions to this schedule may become necessary due to weather delays or other unforeseen conditions. Motorists are advised to maintain a safe speed when driving in this area. 

The Connecticut Blood Center is partnering with Fairfield Public Library to save lives with a blood drive! Adults 18 and up can make an appointment to donate blood on Monday, July 8 from 9am-5pm at the Main Library's Memorial Room.

 

Appointments are preferred and walk-ins will be taken if space permits. Register here!

Please remember to eat, drink fluids, and bring your ID with your name and photo. 

Questions? Call the CT Blood Center at 800-283-8385.

Jazz Fridays are back at the Fairfield Museum!

Every Friday in August from 6:30-8pm, drop by the Museum Commons (370 Beach Rd) to start your weekend right! Please make sure to bring your own picnic and blanket/chairs for this wonderful community event!

And as a bonus, Saxophonist Greg Wall will be performing Sunday, Sept. 1!

Experience Fairfield has released their July calendar of events, which includes farmers' markets, a summer visit with Santa, and more. There's something for everyone in this calendar, so I hope you'll take a look!